Rome, Ga. – The Millsaps Majors Men's Golf Team started their Spring Season as they traveled to Rome, Georgia to compete in the Rome News Tribune Invitational. The Majors got a solid showing from their five as they all shot 80 or lower in both rounds and finished 10th overall.
 
The Majors started the tournament with an opening round of 309 as freshman Garrett Barnes led the way, shooting a 75 and sat tied for 23rd. Sophomore Thomas Baxter was close behind with a 77 while freshman Lewis Peters shot a 78. Junior Jake Sherrington and sophomore Chris Patton rounded the field out with a 79 and an 80.
 
“Our guys played pretty solid of Day One with the wind being a factor throughout the day,” said Head Golf Coach Eddie Brescher. “We hit the ball well off the tees and hit a lot of greens, but our putting really hurt us, they were a little slower then we were used to.”
 
Millsaps came out slow on Day Two, but a solid 77 from both Barnes and Patton to go along with 79s from Sherrington and Peters gave Millsaps enough to shoot a 312 and finish 10th overall.
 
“We didn't get off to the greatest start on Day Two,” added Brescher. “The guys grinded and kept fighting for every shot they could, I was impressed with the patience our players displayed when they had a bad hole.”
 
Baxter led the Majors shooting a consistent 77 on both days. Sherrington continued to make huge strides with his game as he has now competed in his second consecutive event for Millsaps.
 
“Overall we are pleased with a top 10 finish,” said Brescher. “We set a goal before the event to finish in the top 10 and met that goal and we will look to improve on this performance as we head to Jekyll Island.”
 
The Majors will be back in action on March 14-18th as they head to Jekyll Island, Georgia to compete in the Jekyll Island Collegiate.